5 Things You Must Do In Vienna

My Second Day was filled with great adventure.  I will combine day two and three with a 5 things you must do while in Vienna.

​1. First up you definitely have to make your way to the vineyards.  It provides you with absolutely stunning views.  It is a very refreshing escape from the city center.  The day we went the actual vineyards were closed, but we found a cute restaurant nearby named Alter Bach-Henglthat that sold local wine.

2. If I had to choose my number one highlight from Vienna it would be Wien Sacher Hotel.  This hotel transports you back to a time gone by.  I have never seen a hotel like this in my life.  Every room has a different color theme.  The red restaurant was a vision to see!  I would give anything to actually stay at this property, but unfortunately at the moment it was out of the budget.  If you do make it I highly recommend getting the sea bass at the red restaurant (Restaurant Rote Bar).  The flavor pairings were exquisite!  This hotel is at the top of my hotel bucket list for sure.  It will be my goal to come back and actual stay and eat at every restaurant.

3.  I absolutely love apple pie. It is my favorite dessert.  If you come to Vienna you have to try their apple strudel.  I had it a few times in my stay.  I would have to recommend Cafe Sperl as my favorite place to for strudel.  I was on my way back for the night when I passed the Cafe.  I just had to stop in because of the old world charm.  I also had the place to myself which was great for taking the moment all in.

4.  Natural History Museum.  I am pretty sure a natural museum will always make my lists.  It is my favorite museum to go to.  I am certain it has to do with dinosaurs.  So fascinating!  But, also the is just stunningly beautiful inside.  I stayed for hours even though I was walking around on fumes.  You will not be disappointed.

5.  Lastly, I would recommend the Schönbrunn Palace.  Do start early.  I went right at opening time of 8am. I stayed till 1pm! That should tell you that there is too much too see.  This palace is incredible, but the grounds are magnificent.  There is so much to explore, but you need the right shoes.  My feet were killing me! That was the only reason why I left when I did.  I am a little sad that I did not see everything, but what I did see was amazing.

I totally loved my time in Vienna.  It was the right amount of everything for my first solo trip.  The city was so easy to navigate and that was one of my biggest fears.  The food was not my favorite I have ever had, but you can definitely find something to your liking.  I do love how fresh and reasonably priced the food was. The weather was also very warm in enjoyable at the end of August.  The perfect time to go if you ask me. And do ask.  If you want to know anything about my time in Vienna please let me know.